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Killa Saifullah District

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84: 335:(reigned 1747–73) extended their power through Balochistan and thenceforth Zhob remained more or less under the nominal suzerainty of the Durranis and Barakzais until it came under British protection. In the middle of the 18th century, Ahmed Shah granted a sanad (certificate) to Bekar Nika, fourth in descent from Jogi and the head of the Jogezai family, conferring upon him the title and position of "Badshah of Zhob". Shah Jehan Jogezai was conferred as Badshah (ruler) of Zhob. Jogezai's descendants used to live in Loralai District of Balochistan. 96: 1007: 129: 449:, Killa Saifullah district has 69,998 households and a population of 380,200. The district has a sex ratio of 109.91 males to 100 females and a literacy rate of 32.96%: 43.93% for males and 21.24% for females. 153,619 (40.40% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age. 64,175 (16.88%) live in urban areas. 1,007 (0.26% of the surveyed population) are religious minorities, mainly Christians. 109: 560:
working toilet, availability of electricity, existence of a boundary wall and general building condition. Approximately 3 out of 4 schools do not have electricity in them. 2 out 3 schools lack a toilet and 1 out of 2 schools do not have a boundary wall. 2 out of 5 schools do not have clean drinking water.
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The district is rich with mineral wealth and produces high quality chromite in Pakistan, the second largest reserve in the world. Gypsum, ores of coal, salt, granite, marble, copper and gabbro are also found in various parts of the district. Being rich in oil and gas, the government of Pakistan has
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The British sent its Zhob Expedition in 1884 in order to occupy the Zhob region through Baratkhail. Meanwhile, the castles of Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai and Shah Jehan Jogezai (Badshah of Zhob) were demolished. On 7 October 1884, an assault on the Qalla (castle) of Shah Jehan near Akhterzai resulted
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Post primary access is a major issue in the district with 88% schools being at primary level. Compare this with high schools which constitute only 4% of government schools in the district. This is also reflected in the enrolment figures for 2016–17 with 15,836 students enrolled in class 1 to 5 and
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2017, the district is ranked at number 140 out of the 155 districts of Pakistan for primary school infrastructure. At the middle school level, it is ranked at number 134 out of the 155 districts. These rankings take into account the basic facilities available in schools including drinking water,
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the killings of many tribal people including Malik Hamza Daulatzai and Mohammad Ghous who fought bravely. All 500 tribal Sardars admitted their submission before the British forces and also signed an agreement that they will not interfere in the affairs of British Government in
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region except Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai and Shah Jehan Jogezai who had a narrow escape from the battle scene and established themselves at Kalat; where they used to operate their insurgency campaign against the British and never subdued before the British occupying forces.
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Qilla Saifullah is a fort (qilla) built by Saifullah Khan, belonging to Mirdadzai Khoidadadza tribe of Kakars. Qilla Saifullah District derives its name from this fort. Early in the 13th century, the area came within the sphere of the raids of the Mongol hordes of
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2017, district Killa Saifullah is ranked at number 127 out of the 141 ranked districts in Pakistan on the education score index. This index considers learning, gender parity and retention in the district.
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Gender disparity and access to education for girls are major issues in the district and are reflected in the low literacy rates for females. Only 24% schools in the district are girls’ schools.
484:. Kila Saifullah sub-division comprises one tehsil (Killa Saifullah) and one sub-tehsil (Badinai). Killa Saifullah tehsil is further sub-divided into two Qanungo circles and then into five 492:
circle. Muslim Bagh sub-division comprises Muslim Bagh tehsil and Loiband sub-tehsil. The entire Muslim Bagh tehsil is one Qanungo circle, further sub-divided into four
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The main issue for the district is the poor infrastructure of schools. They are reported to be in poor condition and need immediate repair.
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Literacy rate in 2014–15 of population 10 years and older in the district stands at 40% whereas for females it is only 6%.
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started oil and gas exploration in the Murgha Fairzai, Shaighala and Kakar Khurasan areas.
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Tehsils & Unions in the District of Killa Saifullah - Government of Pakistan
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At present the district is divided into two sub-divisions: Qilla Saifullah and
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Killa Saifullah is about 182 km north-east of the provincial capital
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Moreover, the schools in the district lack basic facilities. According to
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circles. The entire Badinai sub-tehsil is a Qanungo circle as well as
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is the predominant language, spoken by 99.52% of the population.
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The district is administratively subdivided into the following
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The Loiband sub-tehsil consists of one 298:and part of the sub-district of Kakar Khurasan. 871:1998 District Census report of Killa Saifullah 698:"Population by administrative units 1951-1998" 546:only 338 students enrolled in class 9 and 10. 925: 88:View on Zhob-Quetta road near Killa Saifullah 56: 8: 645: 643: 641: 352: 47: 932: 918: 910: 351: 266: 41: 39: 31: 637: 225: 204: 191: 151: 101: 92: 80: 822:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (2016). 217: 209: 201:6,831 km (2,637 sq mi) 196: 183: 175: 164: 156: 139: 119: 7: 536:Pakistan District Education Rankings 265: 185: • District Health Officer 177: • District Police Officer 672: 500:circle and is sub-divided into two 275: 29:District of Balochistan in Pakistan 1322:Districts of Balochistan, Pakistan 941:Districts of Balochistan, Pakistan 25: 1005: 127: 107: 94: 82: 1: 798:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 776:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 750:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 727:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 705:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 659:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 584:. 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Qilla Saifullah District
District
Balochistan
View on Zhob-Quetta road near Killa Saifullah

Pakistan
Province
Balochistan
Division
Zhob
Deputy Commissioner
Time zone
UTC+5
PST
Urdu
Balochi
Pashto
district
Balochistan
Pakistan
Zhob District
Genghis Khan
Pir Muhammad
Timur
karezes
Mughals
Nadir Shah
Ahmed Shah
Zhob
2023 census

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